Former Tennessee recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron has contacted multiple UT mid-term enrollees and encouraged them not to attend class today so that they can easily leave UT and enroll at Southern California, multiple sources told the Knoxville News Sentinel today.

Orgeron, who joined USC's staff when Lane Kiffin was hired as coach on Tuesday, has not commented on his departure or whether he will try to change the mind of players committed to the Volunters.

By attending class today, the nine mid-term enrollees, who have been at UT since Monday, would have to follow strict transfer rules, which include sitting out a year.